Norton Audubon Hospital Podiatric Residency Program

The Norton Audubon Hospital Podiatric Residency Program has three years of rigorous training in both inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on medical and surgical management, including credentialing in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery (PMSR/RRA). It is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. Established in 1998, it was the first program of its kind in Kentucky and continues to be recognized as a leading residency nationwide.

A distinguished faculty of podiatric and other physicians give residents the benefit of a professional environment in which to enhance their medical and surgical skills. The faculty includes physicians certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

This comprehensive program fulfills all requirements for certification in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and podiatric orthopedics and primary podiatric medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Our goal is not only to equip residents with the skills necessary for these certifications but also to establish a foundation for excellence in podiatric practice.

Application Requirements

Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher
Externship/clerkship as a third- or fourth-year student
Graduate of an approved college of podiatric medicine
Sit for the Kentucky licensure exam (Part III boards are required for a Kentucky license.)

How to Apply

Applicants are required to use the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR) application service, available through the applicant’s college or directly from CASPR.

Jamie L. Simpson, R.N., MSN
Podiatric Residency Program Coordinator
Norton Audubon Hospital Podiatric Residency Program
Louisville, KY 40217
Phone: (502) 636-8171

Email: [email protected]

What We Offer

Three-year program (accepting two residents each year for a total of six residents)
Rotation through eight adult-service hospitals and Kentucky’s only full-service, free-standing children’s hospital
Weekly didactic lectures
Integration in a health care system with hospitals and outpatient facilities
A competitive stipend, health, life and malpractice coverage, paid time off and a continuing medical education (CME) allowance

Resident Rotations

Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1)

Podiatry
Emergency medicine
Internal medicine
Orthopedics
Pediatric orthopedics
Wound care

PGY2

Podiatry
Behavioral health
Family medicine
Infectious diseases
Vascular surgery

PGY3

Podiatry
Anesthesia
General surgery
Pain management
Radiology
Choice of office elective, plus two other electives

Didactics

Case discussions/radiology reviews
Case presentations
Hands-on workshops/Bioskills Lab
Journal club
Physician lectures
Trauma conference

Externships

Our externship program is aimed at providing surgical and nonsurgical activities in a structured environment that will strengthen podiatric medical students’ knowledge of podiatric medicine and surgery.

Externship Application Process

The Norton Audubon Hospital Podiatric Residency Program participates in the DPMclerkships program, operated by the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM), which functions as a centralized application processing service on behalf of participating institutions and applicants. Our program offers clerkship positions only through the DPMclerkships website, and clerkship with our program is required to be considered for residency. Clerkship information can be found on the
Externs must maintain a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Those chosen will be notified via email or phone.

Expectations of Externs

Remain integrally involved during the externship.
Be responsible for assisting with pre-, peri- and postoperative management of patients.
Attend all didactic events.
Lead a PowerPoint presentation for journal club and participate in case discussions.
Provide own transportation for traveling to private offices and other affiliate hospitals.

Norton Healthcare Provides:

Breakfast and lunch
An externship manual to assist in the training
A rotation with a variety of affiliated podiatric and orthopedic physicians in surgery and private offices

Year 3

Ryan Sherry, DPM – Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sam Strothman, DPM – Midwestern University, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, Glendale

Year 2

Karim Asham, DPM – Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois

Braxton Rider, DPM – Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois

Year 1

Samantha Cooney, DPM – Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Scott Davis, DPM – Midwestern University, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, Glendale

Keith W. Myrick, DPM
Director, Podiatric Medical Education

Thomas W. Childress, DPM
Associate Director, Podiatric Medical Education

Norton Audubon Hospital Podiatric Residency Program

Norton Audubon Hospital Podiatric Residency Program

Application Requirements

How to Apply